Part-Time Employer Engagement Coordinator – WEI

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakton College is seeking an Employer Engagement Coordinator for the Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) to connect students with local employers and raise awareness of the program. Working under the Senior Manager for Workforce Solutions, you will cultivate partnerships with industry partners and community organizations to expand opportunities for WEI participants.

This part-time, 20-hour weekly role runs Monday through Friday, 1pm to 5pm, with an hourly rate of $32.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certification in human resources, higher education, or related field required; a master's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in career/employment/talent acquisition or HR.
• Experience with diverse populations (e.g., BIPOC).

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and cultivate relationships with employers and community organizations to raise awareness of Oakton's WEI talent pipeline.
• Research job opportunities aligned with WEI training programs and student goals.
• Coordinate employer engagement activities (job fairs, resume writing, interview skills) with Career Development Center.
• Follow up with WEI completers to inform about employment opportunities and gather data on outcomes.
• Maintain employment and student data and complete quarterly reports.
• Collaborate with WEI/college staff to ensure WEI students' success.
• Facilitate other employer engagement duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Exceptional organizational skills

Experience with spreadsheets and data

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / higher ed

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Oakton College is seeking an Employer Engagement Coordinator for the Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) to connect students with local employers and raise awareness of the program. Working under the Senior Manager for Workforce Solutions, you will cultivate partnerships with industry partners and community organizations to expand opportunities for WEI participants.

This part-time, 20-hour weekly role runs Monday through Friday, 1pm to 5pm, with an hourly rate of $32.